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Black mermaids, history, and spirituality

Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Jalondra Davis, UC Riverside’s mermaid expert, speaks on the upcoming film “The Little Mermaid,” Black mermaid lore, and the historical components of this sea goddess.

Black stories, culture, and Hollywood

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

In this Q&A UCR experts discuss culture, history, and the importance of Black films.

Kid Kongo Powers: Post-punk, culture, and identity

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

Richard T. Rodríguez, UC Riverside professor of English and media and cultural studies, will host a joint reading and conversation with Kid Congo Powers, an author and musician widely known for being part of bands such as The Gun Club, The Cramps, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, as well as for leading his own group, The Pink Monkey Birds.

Writers Week honors authors Percival Everett and Mike Davis

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800

The 46th annual UC Riverside event is scheduled for Feb. 13-17. Writers Week is free and open to the public.

Latinos, British post-punk music, and growing up in Southern California

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0700

New book by UC Riverside’s Richard Rodríguez offers personal stories as he explores musical connections between Latino fans and British bands.

Fundraising effort seeks to aid at-risk Afghan scholars

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Public donations will help scholars fleeing from danger, offer them safety .